FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Sydney Small Business Loans
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Sydney unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Sydney Business Loans
What is the Larger Sydney Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every company use, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets, which could also include registering this in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request in quality company time and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request at normal business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer the decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects that determine how much we can lend you health for your business and the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business and the level of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for the business financing, we will assess the risk profile the company and provide an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, the long the company is in operation for, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business lending professionals. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner makes use of an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.